synonym Comparative
焦り
VS
あわてる
Differences Between "焦り" and "あわてる"
Option A
焦り
Meaning
panic; impatience; rush; frustration (at lack of time)
Reading
あさり (asari)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
締め切りが数時間後に迫り、作業が進まないことで胸の中に強烈な_______が湧いてきました。
With the deadline approaching in a few hours, a strong sense of panic rose in my chest due to work not progressing.
Option B
あわてる
Meaning
To panic, to be flustered, to rush
Reading
あわてる (awateru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
遅刻しそうになって、彼はあわてて家を出た。
He rushed out of the house, about to be late.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(panic; impatience; rush; frustration (at lack of time))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 焦り: Refers to a feeling of panic, impatience, rush, or frustration when there is not enough time or when things do not progress as hoped (noun). Often used with 焦りを感じる (to feel impatient) or 焦りを覚える. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Frustration? Impatience? ...I-It's not like I'm rushing you to confess to me! B-But when I see you chatting friendly with other girls, I get so... incredibly rushed and prickly!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたの告白を焦らせてるわけじゃないわよ！...っ、でもね！あんたが他の女とヘラヘラ喋ってて距離を縮めないのを見ると、私が焦って（ヤキモキして）ツンツンしちゃうじゃない！』
- あわてる: A verb meaning to get flustered, confused, or panic, often leading to hurried or clumsy actions. It describes an internal state of agitation as well as external actions.
- 焦り: Refers to a feeling of panic, impatience, rush, or frustration when there is not enough time or when things do not progress as hoped (noun). Often used with 焦りを感じる (to feel impatient) or 焦りを覚える. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Frustration? Impatience? ...I-It's not like I'm rushing you to confess to me! B-But when I see you chatting friendly with other girls, I get so... incredibly rushed and prickly!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたの告白を焦らせてるわけじゃないわよ！...っ、でもね！あんたが他の女とヘラヘラ喋ってて距離を縮めないのを見ると、私が焦って（ヤキモキして）ツンツンしちゃうじゃない！』
- あわてる: A verb meaning to get flustered, confused, or panic, often leading to hurried or clumsy actions. It describes an internal state of agitation as well as external actions.
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